Playa del Carmen

What a town! Playa Del Carmen is a world-class destination. It has something for everybody. It has beautiful white beaches, warm azul seas, wonderfully friendly people and a variety of accommodations and activities for all.

Playa (as the locals call it) is located on the warm Caribbean Sea. Playa is the center jewel of the Mayan Riviera as it is located just South of Cancun, just North of Tulum and is the mainland port for the island of Cozumel. With archeological ruins and natural beauty all a short distance from your door, Playa is the best choice for a vacation on the Riviera Maya.

The possibilities are endless! Looking to relax? Why not try catamaran sailing, horseback riding, or golfing. Feeling a little adventurous? Scuba diving, parasailing, or skydiving will get your adrenaline pumping. Once your days activities are over, Playa’s wonderful restaurants, bars, and beachfront discos can keep you moving until the wee hours.

While we at The Snorkel Shop specialize in Snorkeling tours, we are happy to share our local knowledge with you and help you set up an unforgettable vacation. Just stop on by our storefront and let’s chat!

Whale Sharks – (Available From June to September) Please contact us for Seasonal Start and End dates. Snorkel with the ocean’s gentle giant. Whale Sharks come to the area every year to feed on the algae blooms. The are the worlds largest fish.( up to 40 ft/ 12m). This beautiful wonder of the sea cruises…

Northern Surf & Turf This tour has all the fun and excitement as the Gran Arrecife Maya tour with an added bonus. We will take you to an in land cenote first, to experience a natural phenomena only found in this part of the world. Cenote: Mayan word for well. 95% of the fresh water…

This tour is designed for those who love to snorkel in the ocean. We spend three hours snorkeling the warm, clear waters of the world’s second largest reef. The Mesoamerican reef. We pick you up, in our Van, at your hotel/ residence and take you up to the national marine park . The park is…

Tortuga Our Tortuga tour is special because we’ll take you to see the Sea Turtles. The Yucatan beaches are natural breeding grounds for Turtles, thus there are a lot of them around. We’ll take you to one of the best places on the Rivera Maya to snorkel with them. From there we’ll take you to…

Gran Arrecife Maya On the “Gran Arrecife (reef) Maya” tour, The Snorkel Shop will take you to the most beautiful snorkeling spots on the Riviera Maya. The Reef is in a protected National Park, where you will see aquatic flora and fauna of pristine color and beauty. A variety of Sea life ranging from sea…

A Local Natural Wonder If you have a half-day free, this is the trip for you. Don’t miss this one. We will take you on a short trip to the most beautiful cenote in the Riviera Maya for Snorkelers. You walk in, snorkel around, and then explore the rest of the caves. You will see…

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Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen

Visitors flock to Playa del Carmen to enjoy the calm, clear waters that surround this gorgeous Mexican town. Located on the eastern coast of the Yucatan Peninsula, Playa del Carmen is the perfect base for exploring the beautiful coral reefs that lie only a few feet below the ocean surface.

Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen is the ideal way to get up close and personal with underwater creatures. Brightly colored fish flit in and out of the intricate coral structures, while elegant rays glide silently by.

Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen is a popular activity among visitors of all ages. Unlike scuba diving, you do not need special qualifications or expensive equipment to snorkel – simply clip on a mask, a snorkel tube, a life jacket and some fins and you are good to go! Snorkeling in Playa del Carmen is very safe, and most visitors consider it to be a deeply relaxing experience.

To get the most out of the experience of snorkeling in Playa del Carmen, consider taking a professionally guided trip. The Snorkel Shop snorkeling trips include transport to the snorkeling tour of your choice, all the equipment you will need, and the assistance of a professional guide.

No Mexican holiday is complete without the experience of snorkeling in Playa del Carmen. Exploring this underwater paradise will result in memories that you will never forget.